Chef John's Sweet-and-Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles
Chef John's Sweet-and-Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles deliver a crisp bite with a balanced sweetness and vinegar tang, accented by gentle jalapeño heat. Mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, and cloves add aromatic depth, making these pickles perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or charcuterie boards. Serve them at cookouts or alongside weeknight dinners for a bright, crunchy contrast.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves48
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Sweet-and-Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine cucumbers, onion, and peppers in a bowl; sprinkle kosher salt over the top and stir to coat thoroughly.
- 2
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 hours.
- 3
Rinse the cucumber mixture in a colander under cold water until all the salt is washed away, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
- 4
Stir vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, mustard seed, celery seed, peppercorns, turmeric, and ground cloves together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook until the brine flavors meld, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the cucumber mixture to the brine; heat until almost boiling, remove from the heat, and cool completely.
- 6
Transfer to jars and store in the refrigerator.
- Calories 39.55 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 9.6 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 37.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 8.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 11.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 8.95 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.52 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Sweet and Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles is made with 13 ingredients and serves 48. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Celery Seed, Cucumber, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 39.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Sweet-and-Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Celery Seed, Cucumber, Garlic, Ground Cloves. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Sweet-and-Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 39.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Sweet-and-Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Sweet-and-Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles healthy?
- Chef John's Sweet-and-Tangy Bread & Butter Pickles has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 39.55 calories and 0.16 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Mustard, Celery, Sulfites, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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